Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2008: It’s Actually Him

“Yes, luck was certainly on our side,” Shao Yunduan remarked, feigning obliviousness to Qiao Xuan’s nervousness. With a playful tone, he added, “It’s no wonder my mother always said you were blessed!”

Qiao Xuan chuckled. “I beg to differ!”

Shao Yunduan joined in her laughter. “Perhaps you’re right!”

As they conversed, Sun Bai requested an audience, prompting Shao Yunduan to invite him in.

Qiao Xuan excused herself, mentioning she would check on their son.

Though Shao Yunduan never kept secrets from his wife, and Sun Bai and their close confidants were aware of this, Qiao Xuan preferred not to involve herself in certain matters.

Indeed, Sun Bai’s visit concerned the captured assassin.

Upon learning the reason for Sun Bai’s presence, Shao Yunduan felt a chill run down his spine. He followed Sun Bai to a secluded area of the villa, where the survivor, knocked unconscious by Ah-Ye, was held captive and being interrogated by Sun Bai himself.

To everyone’s astonishment, when the veil was removed from the masked assassin in green, they were shocked to find the Third Old Master of the Mei family beneath!

Sun Bai and the others, who had encountered the Third Old Master Mei before, were taken aback by the revelation.

Despite their efforts to interrogate him, the Third Old Master Mei remained stoic and unyielding, offering no response to their inquiries. Eventually, he simply shut his eyes, refusing to engage further.

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Sun Bai instructed his men to keep a vigilant watch over the captive while he hastened to report to Shao Yunduan.

Equally surprised, Shao Yunduan wasted no time. He immediately dispatched Ah-Ye to inform Jia Heming at the government office of the startling discovery. Shao Yunduan instructed Jia Heming to summon the Mei family’s masters and stewards back to the government office for further investigation, particularly focusing on the two Old Masters of the Mei family.

Instructing discretion, Shao Yunduan emphasized the importance of maintaining a low profile and avoiding unnecessary attention.

They should someone to enter the Mei Family and place everyone in the Mei Family under house arrest in a few large courtyards. Even a rough servant was not allowed to leave…

Ah-Ye also knew that the assassin was Third Old Master Mei and knew that this was no small matter. He agreed and immediately set off.

Fortunately, the road was now clear and easy to traverse. Ah-Ye rode Thunderbolt, swift as lightning, ensuring a speedy return to the city.

Meanwhile, Shao Yunduan and the others realized they wouldn’t make it back in time and resigned themselves to spending another night at the villa.

In a makeshift interrogation room, Third Old Master Mei sat bound to a chair, his disheveled appearance betraying the gravity of his situation. Despite the presence of visitors, he remained unresponsive, refusing to acknowledge their presence.

Approaching him, Shao Yunduan addressed him solemnly. “I never anticipated it would be you, Third Old Master Mei.”

However, Third Old Master Mei remained stoic, refusing to meet Shao Yunduan’s gaze or engage in conversation.

Undeterred, Shao Yunduan pressed on. “Are you affiliated with the Tiger Head Tribe, Liuhe Fort, or the Min Family Tribe?”

The question left Third Old Master Mei visibly startled. Sun Bai, too, was taken aback, his heart sinking at the implication. He wondered if Third Old Master Mei had been coerced by the mountain bandits, forcing him into an attack on his Lord. Yet, Shao Yunduan’s unwavering certainty suggested otherwise.

The revelation was jarring, leaving them all in shock.

Third Old Master Mei’s response was anticipated, but its implications weighed heavily. If he chose silence, did it imply acquiescence to Shao Yunduan’s suspicions? If so, what fate awaited the Mei Family?

With a derisive sneer, Third Old Master Mei finally lifted his head. “I have no idea what Lord Shao is insinuating. Are you suggesting I’m a mountain bandit?” he scoffed. “Hahaha, is Lord Shao out of his mind?”